1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...
Item #570931
August 12, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951
* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st color television coverage in MLB
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.
Though not mentioned in the reporting, WCBS-TV televises... See More
Huntington WV hospital fire....
Item #570706
November 28, 1952
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 28, 1952
* Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital
* Mental asylum fire
This 26 page newspaper has a banner headline above the masthead on the front page: "15 Women and Children Die in Mental Asylum Fire"
This tells of the Huntington, West Virginia State Hospital insane asylum fire.
Other news of the day, sports, and adver... See More
William Edward Hickman hangs....
Item #570518
October 19, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 19, 1928 This 32 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "Hickman's Last Plea Fails; To Hang Today" with subhead: "Slayer of Child IS Calm as Time of Death Draws Near"
Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidn... See More
Item #570462
April 08, 1923
DETROIT NEWS - MAGAZINE SECTION, Detroit, Michigan, April 8, 1923 The front cover features an illustration of a dog and a pot of tulips. This issue features a variety of stories. This is complete in 12 pages measuring approximately 12 x 16.5 inches and is in nice condition.
The hunting of John Dillinger...
Item #570117
March 09, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, March 9, 1934
* Outlaw John Dillinger
* Post Crown Point, Indiana jail break
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "GAS ATTENDANT SEES DILLINGER" and "Outlaw Roams About Chicago Heavily Armed as Police Hunt in Vain". This tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown P... See More
Jim Palmer 1st MLB win...
Item #570099
May 17, 1965
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 17, 1965
* Jim Palmer 1st MLB victory
* Baltimore Orioles
This 52 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 13-C: "1st Homer, 1st Victory" with box scores. (see)
Tells of the very 1st win by Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer. He also hit a home run in this game as well.
Other news of the day. Good condition... See More
William Edward Hickman hangs....
Item #570054
October 20, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 20, 1928
* William Edward Hickman hanged
* Marion Parker kidnapping and murder
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include
* 'FOX' HANGS ON GALLOWS FOR MURDER
* Hickman Is Legally Put to Death in California
* COLLAPSES AT LAST MOMENT
with subheads. (see) Reporting continues on page two with related photos.... See More
Lambert MS negro lynching...
Item #570038
August 14, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 14, 1934 This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "MISSISSIPPI MOBS LYNCH 2 NEGROES" "Masked Bands Take Victims from Deputies, Hang Them for Killing White Men" and more. (see)
Tells of the lynchings of Robert Jones & Smith Hovey in Michigan City, Mississippi.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Alcatraz Prison acquired...
Item #570034
October 14, 1933
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 14, 1933 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2 that read: "Island Prison for U.S. Felons" "Old Pacific Fortress to Hold Badmen"
Tells of the acquirement of Alcatraz Island by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Bobby Jones wins 2nd of 4 for Grand Slam....
Item #569843
June 01, 1930
THE DETROIT NEW, Detroit, Michigan, June 1, 1930 This 50+ page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Jones Defeats Wethered for British Amateur Title" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with some front page spine wear and creases being the 1st issue of the month, otherwise in ... See More
Old Kenyon dormitory fire of 1949...
Item #569761
February 28, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, February 28, 1949
* Detroit, Michigan
* Dorm Fire
This 26 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "COLLEGE DORM BURNS; 2 DIE" with subheads and photo of the building on fire. (see)
Tells of the 'Old Kenyon' dormitory fire at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. This site is famous for many ghost sightings of the ... See More
Green Hornet Trolley Disaster in 1950...
Item #569719
May 26, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 26, 1950
* Green Hornet Trolley Disaster (1st report)
* Chicago street car & gas truck collision
* Great issue for display
This 48 page newspaper has a great two line banner headline on the front page: "TRAM HITS GAS TRUCK; 33 PERISH IN FLAMES" with subheads and photo of the wrecked trolley. (see) Also a full back page pictorial of the ... See More
Two days prior to Pearl Harbor...
Item #569533
December 05, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, December 5, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* Japs Declare U.S. Terms 'Impossible'
* Collapse of Talks Indicated by Press; Showdown Likely with Official Reply Today
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise good.
John Dillinger... Arizona capture...
Item #569532
January 28, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, January 28, 1934
* John Dillinger - Arizona capture (in jail)
* Extradition back to Indiana planning
This 40+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "INDIANA TO GET DILLINGER GANG" "Extradition Plans Are Announced at Office of Governor of Arizona"
Other news of the day. Rag edition with minor spine wear, oth... See More
North lake, Michigan mine disaster in 1926...
Item #569329
November 06, 1926
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 6, 1926
* North Lake, MIchigan mining explosion
* Barnes-Heckler iron mine
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "MINE EXPERTS GIVE US HOPE" "24 Sign Statement, after Investigation, That All Must Be Dead"
Tells of the Barnes-Hecker Iron Mine explosion at North Lake, Michigan.
Other ... See More
Most runs in 1st inning MLB history....
Item #569139
May 22, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 22, 1952 This 80 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page of the sport's section (page 61) "Records in Brooklyn" with subheads that include: "5 Are Made in 1 Inning" and more with box scores. (see)
Tells of the Brooklyn Dodgers breaking the MLB baseball record for most runs in one inning at the time. It i... See More
First Westward Transatlantic flight...
Item #569070
April 14, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 14, 1928 This 18 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "AIRPLANE AND BOAT ON WAY TO GET TRANSATLANTIC FLIERS" with subheads, related map and photos. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some binding holes along the left side, minor margin wear, otherwise good.
Charlayne Hunter-Gault...
Item #569046
January 10, 1961
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 1961 This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "2 Negroes Cut Class at Georgia". Other news of the day throughout. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise good.
The hunt for John Dillinger....
Item #568975
March 10, 1934
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, March 10, 1934 This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "GUN FIGHT NEW DILLINGER CLUE" "Fugitive Killer Believed to Have Had Hand in Chicago Suburb Battle".
Tells of the hunt for John Dillinger who just recently made his famous break out from Crown Point IN jail with an alleged wooden gun.
Other news of the day.... See More
Princess Margaret wedding in 1960...
Item #568962
May 06, 1960
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 6, 1960
* Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
* Antony Armstrong-Jones wedding
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "1st PICTURES OF MEG'S WEDDING" with subheads and related photo. (see)
More inside and on the back page.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwis... See More
Amelia Earhart flight in 1937....
Item #568924
June 12, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, June 12, 1937 This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Amelia Makes Hop Across the Sahara" "Starts Early to Cover 1,000 miles Before Heat of Day".
This was one of the legs in a attempt to fly around the World whic h never happened (finished). She would try again a little later starting on the West Co... See More
Jimmie Foxx 3rd MVP award....
Item #568891
November 03, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, November 3, 1938 This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17:
* Foxx Is Called Most Valuable
* Jimmy Gets Honors for Third Time
Other news of the day, sports and advertisements throughout. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
Eddie Gaedel MLB appearance....
Item #568667
August 21, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 21, 1951
This 40 page newspaper has 4 and 6 column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 23): "Mite Waits for Chance With Bases Loaded" "Least That May Be Said: There Is No Reflection on the Midget".
Tells of the recent at bat during the St. Louis Browns MLB game of Eddie Gaedel, midget. (se e)
Other news o... See More
Charles Nungesser Transatlantic Flight Try In 1927...
Item #568557
May 12, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 12, 1927
* Charles Nungesser disappears - search
* Transatlantic airplane flight try
* Just before Charles Lindbergh's attempt
This 56 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "CLUE TO FLIERS GIVEN IN NORTH" "Newfoundland Men Report Hearing Plane Early on Monday Morning" "U. S. WIDENS SEA ... See More
Yankees win the 1956 World Series....
Item #568556
October 11, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 11, 1956
* Yankees win the Major League World Series
* Photos of Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel
* Article by Mickey Mantle
The sports page has the various reports concerning the Yankees winning the baseball World Series, with articles headed: "Series One of he Best" "Victorious Casey Impressed by Pitchers, N... See More
Charles Lindbergh... Return on Destryer from successful Atlantic Ocean flight...
Item #568555
May 24, 1927
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, May 24, 1927
* Charles Lindbergh... Atlantic Ocean flight success
* Trip home to begin
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "WARSHIP OFFERED LINDBERGH", with related subheads. Photos of Lindbergh's mother also present, with additional coverage. A nice headline for display. This was only two days after his his... See More
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in 1926...
Item #568552
January 06, 1926
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 6, 1926
* Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suicide attempt
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "EVELYN NESBIT WILL RECOVER, DOCTOR THINKS" "Second Attempt to End Life Fails When Beauty Drinks Poison" ""DIDN'T WANT TO LIVE" IS STATEMENT TO MAID" and more. (see)
Tell... See More
Howard Hughes Spruce Goose...
Item #568548
August 08, 1947
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, August 8, 1947 This 44 page newspaper has a six column headline on the front page:"HUGHES PARTY-GIVER VANISHES FROM QUIZ" with subheads. Continues on page 2. Lots of text.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
Adolph Hitler Reichstag speech....
Item #568501
October 06, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 6, 1939
* Adolph Hitler's upcoming Reichstag speech
* Peace or war ? - WWII
This 34 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Hitler Speech Today to Reveal His Course" with subheads. (see)
Tells of Adolph Hitler's upcoming speech in which he favors peace with Britain and France. Of course this would be nothing but li... See More
1908 Michigan fire...
Item #568440
October 16, 1908
FITCHBURG DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, October 16, 1908
* Metz, Michigan fire of 1908
* Millersburg, Michigan
This 12 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page that include: "DEATH COMES TO MANY IN FORREST FIRE" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
Birth Control approved by AMA...
Item #568111
June 09, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1937
* Birth Control approved by the AMA
* American Medical Association
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "U.S. Medicine Committed to Birth Control" "A.M.A. Reserves Its Long Opposition to Contraceptives" and more.
Tells of the American Medical Association (AM... See More
Newton steel strike of 1937...
Item #568110
June 11, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 11, 1937
* Newton Steel Company
* Labor strike of 1937
* Monroe, Michigan
This 36 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "200 Citizen Police Rout Monroe Pickets in Battle with Tear Gas Bombs and Clubs; Plant Reopened After 14-Day Shut-Down" with subheads and related photos.
Tells of the 1... See More
Howard Hughes Around World start...
Item #568050
July 12, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan MI July 12, 1938 This 22 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hughes Barely Escapes Crash as He Takes Off from Paris to Moscow" with subheads. (see) Continues inside with related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Knute Rockne... First home loss in 23 years...
Item #567778
November 18, 1928
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, November 18, 1928 This 70+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "TECH TRAMPLES ROCKNE ELEVEN" "Carnegie Keeps Slate Clear by Handing Notre Dame 27-7 Beating".
Continues on page 3 with lineup. (see)
This would be Notre Dame's first defeat on there home field in 23 years.
... See More
Italy annexes Albania...
Item #567382
April 09, 1939
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1939 This 40+ page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Italy Sets Up Own Regime in Albania" with subheads that include: "Mussolini Will Tou r New Realm" and more.
Other news of the day with some reports on pre World War II tensions.
Rag edition with minor spine wear, otherwise in very nice condition.... See More
Jimmie Foxx 1st MLB game....
Item #567171
May 02, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, May 2, 1925
* Jimmie Foxx MLB baseball debut
* Philadelphia Athletics
* Singles in 1st at bat
This 24 page newspaper has a one column headlines on page 17 that include: "ATHLETICS BOW TO WASHINGTON" and more. This was the game in which Jimmie Foxx made his MLB baseball debut. He entered the game late as a pitch hitter and hit a single in his ver... See More
Ken Johnson's no hitter loss in MLB...
Item #566917
April 24, 1964
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 24, 1964
* Ken Johnson - Houston Colt .45s pitcher
* No-hitter loss (1st and only one)
* MLB Baseball
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Colts Get No-Hitter, But Loses" and "Error Cost Johnson Pitching Gem, 1-0" with one column photo of Johnson. Tells of the 1st ... See More
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig with opening day homers...
Item #566424
April 19, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1929
* Babe Ruth
* Lou Gehrig
* Opening day home runs
This 72 page newspaper has two column column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (page 37):
* RUTH STAGES HIS OWN OPENING DAY
* Babe Crashes His First Homer of the Year in First Game
Tells of the Yankees opening day at Yankee Stadium for the year 1929 in whic... See More
Mummies uncovered in Egypt....
Item #566208
July 10, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 10, 1938 This 30+ page newspaper has two column headlines near the bottom of the front page: "20,000 Mummies Unearthed in Egyptian City of the Dead" "Burial Ground Cut from Rock Covers Acres; Valuable Inscriptions Adorn Walls".
See photos for complete text.
Other new s of the day including reporting on Howard Hughes' a... See More
Poseidon sinking...
Item #566003
June 11, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 11, 1931
* HMS Poseidon submarine sinking
* United Kingdom Royal Navy
This 30 page newspaper has one column headlineS at the bottom of the front page:
* 8 MAY ESCAPE 'SUB' PRISON
* Rescue Fight Is Pressed; In Yellow Sea
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition. Should be handled with care.
wi... See More
Clara Bow quits movie career...
Item #565665
June 09, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1931
* Hollywood actress Clara Bow
* Quits movies
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Clara Bow, Ill, Quits Her Career In Movies" with subhead. (see) Tells of famous Hollywood actress Clara Bow quitting due to mental illness.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in ... See More
HMS Poseidon submarine sinking... 1st report...
Item #565664
June 10, 1931
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 10, 1931
* HMS Poseidon submarine sinking (1st report)
* United Kingdom Royal Navy
This 26 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "British Sub Destroyed, Two Killed, 18 Missing" with subhead: "Naval Craft Sinks After Collision With Merchant Ship in China Sea"
Other news of t... See More
Casey Stengel fired by Yankees...
Item #565602
October 19, 1960
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, October 19, 1960
* Manager Casey Stengel fired
* New York Yankees
* MLB baseball
This 40 page newspaper has a headline above the masthead on the front page: "Yanks Fire 'Too Old' Stengel" with small photo of Stengel. Two library stamps hinder the headline somewhat.
Page 33 has various headlines that include: "Mighty Casey Strikes Out&quo... See More
Pabst Mine disaster...
Item #565443
September 25, 1926
THE OMAHA MORNING BEE, Nebraska, September 25, 1926
* Pabst Mine Disaster (1st report)
* Ironwood, Michigan
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the back page (pg. 16): "11 Miners Buried Alive by Cave-in; Fear Three Killed" "Tons of Boulders Tear Down 2,600-Foot Shaft in Ironwood, Mich.; Rush Rescue Work"
Is a 1st report on the... See More
1st coast to coast commercial jet flight...
Item #565393
January 26, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 26, 1959
* 1st coast to coast commercial jet flight
* Airplane - aviation
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 19: "Huge Passenger Jet 'Shrinks' U.S. in Half". Tells of the very first coast to coast commercial jet flight from Los Angeles to New York City.
Other news of the day throughout. Some sp... See More
Whitey Ford streak ends...
Item #565259
October 05, 1952
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, October 5, 1952
* Whitey Ford scoreless World Series streak ends
* New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants (game 1)
* MLB baseball
This 40+ page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside):
* Ford Victory 10th in Series
Tells of game i of the 1962 World Series in which Whitey Ford pitched for the win bu... See More
Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)...
Item #565100
March 28, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 28, 1953
* Conneaut, Ohio train crash (1st report)
* Nice front page headline for display
This 26 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "3 NYC TRAINS CRASH IN OHIO; TOLL HEAVY" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise i... See More
Bob Feller's 1st MLB victory.....
Item #565095
August 24, 1936
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 24, 1936
* Bob Feller's 1st MLB baseball start
* Cleveland Indians
* 15 strikeouts
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Majors' New 'Schoolboy' Is Now a Starting Hurler" with nice photo of Feller with caption: "One Short of Strikeout Mark"
Tells of Bob Feller's very fir... See More
Rogers Hornsby home run record...
Item #564845
September 25, 1922
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 25, 1922
* Rogers Hornsby
* New NL home run record
* St. Louis Cardinals - MLB baseball
This 16 page newspaper has a small one column headline page 11:
"Two For Hornsby" with box scores. This was when Rogers Hornsby broke the National League home run record at the time.
Other news of the day. Light browning,... See More
Springer, New Mexico train collision....
Item #564692
September 06, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 6, 1956
* Springer, New Mexico train wreck
* Sante Fe Chief collision (1st report)
This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Wreck Kills 20; Error Is Blamed".
Article continues on page 9 with small map. (see)
Other news of the day throughout.. some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good c... See More
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